Chapter 94 Jasmine's Rise

• The energy in the room was electric as I looked across the table at Damian, my new partner in this venture. He leaned back in his chair, his gaze locked on me with a mixture of admiration and something darker—a desire that went beyond business.
• Jasmine, I mean, I have to say, he said, a s he drawled, fle s h creeping up toward theoutre , he said, and a fli sh and smile carriage began to creep down toward theotoche. “You’ve outdone yourself with this pitch. However… That last word trailed off his voice, grabbing my focus.
• “But what? I challenged, refusing to let him see any sign of weakness. “Is there something you’re not satisfied with?”